White SUV sought in injury hit-and-run

February 4, 2009 5:58:59 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. --

Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and severely injured a pedestrian in Newport Beach on Sunday. The victim was hit while standing near a disabled vehicle on Hospital Road, just south of Placentia Avenue.

The vehicle was described as either a white 1996 to 2001 Ford Explorer SUV or a white 1997 Mercury Mountaineer SUV.

Police say the vehicle may have sustained damage to its right front corner from the impact.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Newport Beach Police Department hotline at (800) 550-NBPD.